Eczema and the sun
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Eczema and the sun
I have venal eczema on my legs and use Hydromol ointment nightly. As we are approaching warmer weather I am hoping to wear short trousers but my wife is concerned about sun protection. Is it possible to get some advice please? Any help will be appreciated!
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Re: Eczema and the sun
Hi there; if active eczema flare-ups, should avoid the sun as it may worsen. Otherwise, apply moisturizer first, then sunscreen over. Sunscreen should be one with pharmaceutical skincare brands, more likely to have less irritants. A bit of advice from an interview I did with dermatologist:
MarcieMom: What is the procedure for applying moisturizing and sunscreen for a child with eczema, going for a swim? What is the recommendation for after a swim? (considering preventing chlorine irritation, trapping moisture, yet wanting the benefits of chlorine to kill staph bacteria that frequently colonizes eczema skin)
Dr Sonia: A thick moisturizing cream should be used first, followed by sunscreen 30 min prior to going outside and swimming. After a swim, take a shower to get the chlorine which can further dry out the skin to produce eczema. Reapply thick moisturizer to lock in moisture.
More on this link http://eczemablues.com/2013/10/aad-skin ... sunscreen/
Take care!
MarcieMom: What is the procedure for applying moisturizing and sunscreen for a child with eczema, going for a swim? What is the recommendation for after a swim? (considering preventing chlorine irritation, trapping moisture, yet wanting the benefits of chlorine to kill staph bacteria that frequently colonizes eczema skin)
Dr Sonia: A thick moisturizing cream should be used first, followed by sunscreen 30 min prior to going outside and swimming. After a swim, take a shower to get the chlorine which can further dry out the skin to produce eczema. Reapply thick moisturizer to lock in moisture.
More on this link http://eczemablues.com/2013/10/aad-skin ... sunscreen/
Take care!
Mei
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